Homemade Orange Cake
Indulge in the sunshine with this homemade orange cake that combines vibrant flavors and a soft, fluffy texture. Each slice is a delightful journey to a sun-kissed orchard, perfect for birthdays, afternoon teas, or simply treating yourself. Easy to make, this cake is sure to impress family and friends with its bright taste and stunning appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream/yogurt until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg